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Princess Cruises · Grand Princess

Northern Explorer

Oct 31, 2027 – Nov 18, 202718 nightsPerth (Fremantle) to Sydney

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Broome

Australia

Day
4
Date
Nov 3, 2027
Arrive
11:00 AM

Grand Princess

Guests
2,600
Crew
1,150
Year built
1998
Decks
17
Tonnage
107,517
Length
949
Deck plans

Grand Princess

Guests
2,600
Crew
1,150
Year built
1998
Decks
17
Tonnage
107,517
Length
949
Deck plans

Grand Princess

Guests
2,600
Crew
1,150
Year built
1998
Decks
17
Tonnage
107,517
Length
949
Deck plans

Grand Princess

Guests
2,600
Crew
1,150
Year built
1998
Decks
17
Tonnage
107,517
Length
949
Deck plans

Perth (Fremantle)

Australia

Day
1
Date
Oct 31, 2027
Depart
4:00 PM

Darwin

Australia

Day
9
Date
Nov 8, 2027
Arrive
7:00 AM
Depart
5:00 PM

​Capital of the Northern Territory (NT), with an estimated population of 150,000, Darwin is home to most of the Northern Territory population.

Cairns

Australia

Day
13
Date
Nov 12, 2027
Arrive
7:00 AM
Depart
5:00 PM

A cosmopolitan city flanked by pristine rainforests and golden beaches, Cairns is the gateway to the Great Barrier Reef, Kuranda, and the Daintree rainforest, a World Heritage protected area.

Townsville

Australia

Day
15
Date
Nov 14, 2027
Arrive
8:00 AM
Depart
6:00 PM

The unofficial capital of North Queensland, Townsville is tucked inside the Great Barrier Reef in the northern tropics. Its municipal beach, The Strand, is consistently rated among Australia's cleanest.

Airlie Beach

Australia

Day
16
Date
Nov 15, 2027
Arrive
7:00 AM
Depart
5:00 PM

Sydney

Australia

Day
19
Date
Nov 18, 2027
Arrive
6:00 AM

Sydney is the largest city on Cape Breton Island, which is linked by causeway to the rest of Nova Scotia. Sydney's attractions start at the harbor, where visitors can shop for locally made crafts and see the world's largest fiddle, which towers beside the port's cruise pavilion.

Suite

460–932 sq ft

Surrounding you with deluxe accommodations, a spacious Suite with balcony includes all the amenities of a Reserve Collection Mini-Suite, plus incredible premiums. Enjoy more living space, a sofa bed and separate seating areas, and wonderfully enhanced amenities that range from priority disembarkation to a complimentary mini-bar setup in suite and so much more.

Two Bedroom Family Suite

These suites are for larger families or groups traveling together and include special suite-only benefits and two bathrooms — connected by a large living room, which leads to an expansive private balcony. Each suite sleeps up to eight people.

Reserve Collection

323 sq ft

A premium stateroom category featuring our best located Mini-Suite staterooms, as well as the great amenities found in all Mini-Suites — plus exclusive dining benefits and luxurious perks. Each night, enjoy Reserve Dining, an exclusive dining area featuring expedited seating, additional menu options, dedicated wait staff and tableside preparations.

Mini-Suite

323 sq ft

Choose a luxurious Mini-Suite with balcony which is substantially larger than a Balcony stateroom and receive a complimentary welcome glass of bubbly. Mini-Suites include a separate sitting area with sofa bed and two flat-panel televisions. For families or groups needing a little extra space, Mini-Suites offer an appealing and affordable option.

Balcony

214–222 sq ft

This impressive stateroom offers the added indulgence of a balcony and gives you more space than a standard stateroom. Enjoy your own private outdoor space with a table, two chairs, and a relaxing view of the inspiring scenery surrounding you, whether a beautiful sunset over the ocean or a new city to explore. It’s also perfect to enjoy cocktails before dinner or a leisurely breakfast.

Oceanview

146–206 sq ft

Enjoy the added benefit of a view of the ocean from either a picture window or porthole that brings in natural light. This stateroom includes all the amenities of an interior room.

Interior

158–162 sq ft

From $2,949 per person

These staterooms are the perfect place to recharge your batteries. Our most affordable option, featuring two twin beds or a queen-size bed. Other amenities include a refrigerator, hair dryer, TV, closet and bathroom with shower.

Wheelchair-Accessible

Princess offers a selection of staterooms that provide full wheelchair-turning space. In addition, these staterooms include a roll-in shower equipped with grab bars and a fold-down bench seat, an easy access closet and accessible writing desk.

Length
18 nights
Departs
Oct 31, 2027, Perth (Fremantle)
Returns
Nov 18, 2027, Sydney
Ports of call
8
Days at sea
8
Ship
Grand Princess

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Itinerary

  1. Day 1Oct 31

    Perth (Fremantle), Australia

    Depart 4:00 PM

    Embark

    Rottnest Island from the air, off Fremantle
  2. Day 2Nov 1

    At sea

  3. Day 3Nov 2

    At sea

  4. Day 4Nov 3

    Broome, Australia

    Arrive 11:00 AM

    Overnight

  5. Day 5Nov 4

    Broome, Australia

    Depart 6:00 PM

    Overnight

  6. Day 6Nov 5

    Yampi Sound (Scenic Cruising), Australia

    Arrive 12:00 PMDepart 5:00 PM

    Scenic cruising

  7. Day 7Nov 6

    Kimberley Coast (Scenic Cruising), Australia

    Arrive 7:00 AMDepart 11:00 AM

    Scenic cruising

  8. Day 8Nov 7

    At sea

  9. Day 9Nov 8

    Darwin, Australia

    Arrive 7:00 AMDepart 5:00 PM

    Darwin
  10. Day 10Nov 9

    At sea

  11. Day 11Nov 10

    At sea

  12. Day 12Nov 11

    At sea

  13. Day 13Nov 12

    Cairns, Australia

    Arrive 7:00 AMDepart 5:00 PM

    Cairns
  14. Day 14Nov 13

    Willis Island (For Service Call), Australia

    Arrive 11:00 AMDepart 12:00 PM

  15. Day 15Nov 14

    Townsville, Australia

    Arrive 8:00 AMDepart 6:00 PM

    Townsville
  16. Day 16Nov 15

    Airlie Beach, Australia

    Arrive 7:00 AMDepart 5:00 PM

    Tender

    Whitehaven Beach and Hill Inlet from the air, Whitsundays
  17. Day 17Nov 16

    At sea

  18. Day 18Nov 17

    At sea

  19. Day 19Nov 18

    Sydney, Australia

    Arrive 6:00 AM

    Disembark

    Sydney, Nova Scotia

Grand Princess

Guests
2,600
Crew
1,150
Year built
1998
Decks
17
Tonnage
107,517
Length
949
Dining and venues
  • Main Dining Room
  • Reserve Collection Dining
  • International Café
  • World Fresh Marketplace
  • Slice Pizzeria
  • Coffee & Cones
  • OceanNow® Delivery
  • The Salty Dog Grill
  • Afternoon Tea
  • Casual, specialty and culinary experiences
  • A signature steakhouse at sea
  • A taste of Italian tradition
  • Alfredo's Pizzeria
  • Chef's Table
  • Crab Shack
  • The Salty Dog Gastropub
  • Ultimate Balcony Dining
  • Good Spirits® At Sea
  • Crooners
  • Wheelhouse Bar
  • Vines Wine Bar
  • The Piazza
  • Princess Theater
  • Vegas style casino
  • Movies Under the Stars®
  • Music & Dancing
  • Pools & hot tubs
  • Top deck parties
  • The One5
  • Fine Arts Gallery
  • The Shops of Princess
  • Just For Kids 3-7
  • Just For Kids 8-12
  • Just For Teens 13-17
  • Family

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Deck plans

Deck plan (June 2026)
Grand Princess, Deck plan (June 2026) deck plan

Staterooms

Per person, double occupancy

  • Interior, Grand Princess

    Interior

    Interior (158–162 sq ft)

    These staterooms are the perfect place to recharge your batteries. Our most affordable option, featuring two twin beds or a queen-size bed. Other amenities include a refrigerator, hair dryer, TV, closet and bathroom with shower.

    $2,949$4,259

  • Oceanview, Grand Princess

    Oceanview

    Oceanview (146–206 sq ft)

    Enjoy the added benefit of a view of the ocean from either a picture window or porthole that brings in natural light. This stateroom includes all the amenities of an interior room.

  • Balcony, Grand Princess

    Balcony

    Balcony (214–222 sq ft)

    This impressive stateroom offers the added indulgence of a balcony and gives you more space than a standard stateroom. Enjoy your own private outdoor space with a table, two chairs, and a relaxing view of the inspiring scenery surrounding you, whether a beautiful sunset over the ocean or a new city to explore. It’s also perfect to enjoy cocktails before dinner or a leisurely breakfast.

  • Mini-Suite, Grand Princess

    Mini-Suite

    Mini-Suite (323 sq ft)

    Choose a luxurious Mini-Suite with balcony which is substantially larger than a Balcony stateroom and receive a complimentary welcome glass of bubbly. Mini-Suites include a separate sitting area with sofa bed and two flat-panel televisions. For families or groups needing a little extra space, Mini-Suites offer an appealing and affordable option.

  • Suite, Grand Princess

    Suite

    Suite (460–932 sq ft)

    Surrounding you with deluxe accommodations, a spacious Suite with balcony includes all the amenities of a Reserve Collection Mini-Suite, plus incredible premiums. Enjoy more living space, a sofa bed and separate seating areas, and wonderfully enhanced amenities that range from priority disembarkation to a complimentary mini-bar setup in suite and so much more.

Plus $350 taxes, fees and port expenses per person.

Dates and prices

18 nights, Northern Explorer

On Grand Princess

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Interior$2,949
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